Today
in Twin Falls
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Twin Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hello Flowers in Rupert Square is preparing for Mother’s Day by offering seasonal designer bouquets, houseplants, local art and fun classes such as butterfly releases & painting sessions, while national spending is expected to reach a record $38B. KMVT
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game restocked over 13,000 hatchery rainbow trout in southeast Idaho starting May 6 to boost local fishing opportunities. Anglers aged 14 and older must have a valid license and follow state limits, including a six-trout daily cap. Local News 8
- ➤ The water flow at Shoshone Falls has increased from 400 to 3,700 CFS (a change noted by Idaho Power based on federal releases) and will continue until May 18; visitors can enjoy a more enhanced view of the falls this week. 1310 KLIX
- ➤ Rock Creek water quality plan is moving into a new phase after years of study — officials will soon start projects to address the creek's impaired condition locally. Times-News
- ➤ Water managers are releasing extra water over Shoshone Falls until May 18 to help young salmon and steelhead with their migration. The annual spring boost supports the local river ecosystem + benefits the fish. Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents living outside city limits must obtain a free burn permit for yard, brush and crop waste burning starting May 10 + the permit is valid for 10 days while campfires remain exempt as officials work to curb wildfire risks. Local News 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke’s Magic Valley is celebrating Nurses Week with daily events — a breakfast burrito bar and ice cream socials — while final exams occur at the College of Southern Idaho as it prepares for a pinning ceremony next Thursday. Hospital-wide barbeques will continue the celebration next week. KMVT
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Open Auditions for Come From Away
6-9 p.m., 4-7 p.m., 7-9 p.m. — Twin Falls Theatre Collective — Free entry — Showcase your talent at auditions for the inspiring fall musical Come From Away.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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